Over the Next Five Years Up to 2010, the Outlook for the Milk and Dairy Products Market Remains Positive Inside the UK

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c56422) has announced the addition of Milk And Dairy Products Market Report 2006 to their offering.

This Report examines the UK retail market for milk and dairy products. The main sectors covered are: liquid milk; cheese; yogurts and chilled desserts; yellow fats, which comprise butter and spreads; and cream. Sales of these products have continued to grow in real terms, despite the relatively mature nature of the market, and have kept pace with rises in the food market as a whole. This report estimates that, in 2005, the total UK milk and dairy products market was worth £8.16bn at retail selling prices (rsp), a rise of £3.8% on 2004.

The products in the milk and dairy market enjoy a high level of consumer penetration, with all major product categories purchased by the majority of households.

Liquid milk accounts for the largest share of the market, and has seen growing values in some subsectors, such as flavoured and more filtered organic and regional products. Cheese sales have had some advancement through the successful assimilation and adaptation of trends in the wider food market; for example, the trends towards premium foods, and reduced-fat and functional options. Similarly, yogurts and chilled desserts have managed to target various aspects of food market demand, while also gaining from a positive healthy-eating programme. Cream faces strong competition from alternatives.

Health remains the major driver for growth across the market as a whole. Within the health agenda in 2005/2006, the concentration of new product introductions have been in the area of functional foods, which offer additional health benefits for consumers. Cholesterol-lowering and probiotic-containing products are already established. More recently, the focus has been on products containing higher levels of omega fats, as is the case with organic dairy foods, as well as conventional products that have been fortified. There has also been an increase in the number of products offering multiple functional benefits, such as omega fats and probiotics.

Another driver for development has been convenience. Adult snacking products, particularly in the cheese sector, have been an important area of development. In addition, a wider variety of cheeses are now being offered prepared, either cubed, grated or sliced. Snacking and eating on the go has also encouraged more single-serve products, including flavoured milks.

Interest in product origin has also been a focus point, with more regional products, including milks, debuting in 2005/2006.

There is a wide range of suppliers engaged in the market, from co-operatives of dairy farmers to international processors. In addition, the sector is highly legislated, from quotas for milk farmers to the need to meet stringent food legislation on areas from hygiene to product labelling.

Over the next 5 years (to 2010), the outlook for the milk and dairy products market remains positive. Suppliers are adept at identifying and acting on consumer interest for new products and, while some areas of the market will remain commoditised, there remains scope to add value.

Content Outline:

1. Market Definition

2. Market Size

3. Industry Background

4. Competitor Analysis

5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

6. Buying Behaviour

7. Current Issues

8. The Global Market

9. Forecasts

10. Company Profiles

11. Consumer Confidence

12. Further Sources

Companies Mentioned:

Arla Foods UK Plc

Bel UK Ltd

Bravo! Foods

Bright Dairy and Food Company

Campina

Dairy Crest Group Plc

Dairy Farmers of Britain

Danone

First Milk

Fonterra (Europe)

Galbani (Italy)

Kerry Foods Ltd

Kraft Foods UK Ltd

Lactalis (UK) Ltd

Lactos Pty Ltd

Masterfoods

Milk Development Council

Milk Link Holdings Ltd

Müller Dairy (UK) Ltd

National Foods

Nestlé Ltd

North Downs Dairy Co Ltd

Onken Dairy (UK) Ltd

Orlait (France)

Promil (Czech Republic)

Robert Wiseman Dairies PLC

Shijiazhuang San Lu Group (China)

Sodiaal

The Kerrygold Company Ltd

Triballat

Ugalait (France)

Unilever Foods UK

Uniq PLC

White Clover Dairy (US)

Yeo Valley Organic Company Ltd

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